For the Cure: Tri-border community raises money for breast cancer research

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Richard Longoria | Runners sprint from the starting line at the beginning of the fourth annual Tri-Border Breast Cancer 5k Run/Walk Oct. 11, 2013, at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany. The event raised 1,702 euros, approximately $2,295, which will be donated to the Breast Cancer Aid and Research Institute. (Photo by Andrea Hohenforst)
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BCAM is an annual international health campaign, which takes place every October with events are held around the world to raise awareness of the disease and to collect funds for research into its cause, preventions, diagnosis, treat and cure as well as offering information and support to those affected by breast cancer.

The base’s BCAM event had more than 130 participants. Team 5/6 was able to collect 1,702 euros, approximately $2,295, to give to Breast Cancer Aid and Research Institute, which gives 99 percent of the money donated directly to the cause.

In addition, educational material was handed out to all participants to encourage exams for early detections and prevention of breast cancer.

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10.11.2013

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10.16.2013 10:49

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GEILENKIRCHEN, NW, DE

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